I am originally from the Netherlands and have been living in Munich with my family for the past few years. I am a mother of three and a Dutch-trained Social Worker (BA), with a three-year postgraduate specialisation in Grief and Loss Therapy.

I have always been drawn to the more difficult parts of life, the experiences that are hard to talk about, challenging to navigate and sometimes impossible to change. Death is a natural part of life, yet for many people it remains an uncomfortable subject. This can make grief feel incredibly lonely. 

Other major life changes, such as illness, divorce or relocation, can also shake our sense of security and leave us wondering how to find our way again.

As human beings, we naturally want to fix what hurts. But grief is not something that needs to be solved. We cannot bring someone back or undo what has happened. 

For me, grief and loss counselling is about helping people find their way in a changed reality, build resilience and learn to live with loss as part of their lives, while rediscovering who they are and what matters to them.

Throughout my career, I have supported children, teenagers and adults facing different forms of grief and loss. My experience includes working in a rehabilitation centre with people affected by chronic illness and acquired brain injuries, and supporting families through the emotional impact of these changes. I have also worked with children and teenagers grieving the death of a parent or sibling, including providing grief education in school settings. In my own practice, I support people facing a wide range of challenges, from grieving the loss of a loved one  or navigating life after divorce to struggling with their sense of identity, self-confidence or changing family dynamics following significant life events.

These experiences have taught me that everyone responds to loss and life changes differently, and that support should always reflect someone's personal story, needs and way of coping. Today, I offer individual and family counselling, supporting people through grief, loss and other significant life changes.